About the Role
The Department of Health is seeking a dedicated Professional Nurse for the Operating Theatre at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital. This role is pivotal in ensuring that patients receive optimal holistic specialized nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of healthcare services in the Port Shepstone community, fostering an environment where patient care is prioritized, and their needs are anticipated and addressed. By advocating for quality treatment and adhering to Batho Pele principles, you will play an essential role in enhancing the overall healthcare experience for all patients.
As a Professional Nurse, you will engage in meaningful interactions with patients and their families, ensuring their concerns are heard and acted upon. Your expertise will also extend to supervising junior staff and student nurses, nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. This is more than just a job; it is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and the community at large.
About the Department
The Department of Health is committed to providing comprehensive, accessible healthcare services across South Africa. With a focus on improving health outcomes for all citizens, the department strives to deliver quality care and uphold health standards throughout the nation. Working within this department means being part of a mission that prioritizes the well-being of communities, ensuring that they have access to the necessary healthcare resources and support.
What You’ll Do
- Deliver specialized nursing care to patients in the Operating Theatre.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to meet patients’ needs.
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
- Conduct meaningful rounds to monitor patient satisfaction.
- Support the Operational Manager in the effective management of the unit.
- Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
- Participate in the development and implementation of unit objectives and policies.
- Uphold accreditation standards and ensure the availability of essential equipment.
What You’ll Need
- Grade 12 or Matric certificate.
- Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Science.
- Diploma or Degree in Midwifery Nursing Science.
- Diploma or Degree in Perioperative Nursing Science.
- Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwifery, and Perioperative Nursing Science.
- A minimum of 4 years relevant nursing experience post-registration.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Willingness to work shifts, including nights and weekends.
How to Apply
Please follow the application instructions below.
Requirements
Grade 12 or Matric certificate.Diploma / Degree in General Nursing science.
Diploma / Degree in Midwifery Nursing science.
Diploma / Degree in Perioperative Nursing Science.
Registration with SANC as General Nurse, Midwifery and perioperative Nursing Science.
A minimum of 4 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
SANC Receipt for 2026.
Knowledge, Skills Training and Competencies Required: Leadership, organizational, decision making, supervisory and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the Public Sector and institutional policy framework.
Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes and 179 other relevant legal framework.
Ability to formulate patients care related policies, vision, mission and objective of the component.
Communication and interpersonal skills including Public Relations, Negotiating, Coaching.
Conflict handling and counselling skills.
Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining relevant resources under management.
Insight into procedures and policies pertaining nursing care, computer skills in basic programmes.
Willingness to work shifts, day and night duty, weekends, Public Holidays.
Competencies (knowledge /skills).
Good communications and interpersonal skills, planning and organizational skills.
Job Duties
Executive professional nurses’ duties and functions with proficiency in support of the strategic objectives and operational plan of the Institution.Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
Display concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care and willingness to respond to patient’s needs.
Advocate for quality care of patients utilizing Batho Pele principles.
Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
Do meaningful rounds and monitor client satisfaction by communicating with patients and relatives.
Assist the Operational manager with overall management and necessary support for the effective functioning of the unit.
Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
Participate in ethics and professionalism activities.
Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ensure effective and efficient management of resources and availability of essential equipment.
Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with Regulated Norms and Standards and Ideal hospital programmes.
Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.
